Programme

On 7th May the ESCom Conference will provide a structured overview of recent progress and activities in ecosystem service science, policy and practice in Scotland. We are inviting an exciting diversity of speakers to share their experience across ESCom Scotland's four Process Areas

Allan Watt, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. 'Scotland within the European Union'

Andy Wells, Crown Estate. 'Managing the Crown Estate within the current policy framework'

Bill Slee, James Hutton Institute. 'Reflections on refraction and rent seeking with an ecosystem service lens'

3.30-4.00

Coffee & networking

4.00-4.30

Wrap-up and preparation for unconference

4.30-5.00

Reflections on ecosystem services by invited speakers

5.00-6.30

Reception

The day will finish with a networking drinks reception

On 8th May the ESCom Unconference allows attendees to create the agenda using emerging issues and topics from the conference day, any attendee can claim a space and time to form a discussion group. We will facilitate agenda setting and provide open space but content will be participant driven to enhance ESCom inclusivity. Participants are welcome to submit suggested topics ranging across science, policy and practice on registration. Some examples

Do ecosystem services help connect people to the land? - sharing experiences

Strong or weak sustainability? The role of ecosystem services assessment in both

Advantages and limits of economic valuation of ecosystem services

9.00-4.00

Coffee from 8:30

9.00-9.30

Welcome, and introduction to the day

Open space (Coffee from 10.30)

12.15-1.15

Lunch & networking & posters

1.15-3.00

Open space (Coffee from 2.30)

3.00-4.00

Wrap up and next steps

Registration

Posters & Powerpoint slides

All participants are encouraged to bring posters and pop ups. All delegates should provide a one page PowerPoint slide outlining their work in Scotland, this will be uploaded to our website and displayed as a rolling screen presentation throughout the conference.

Unconference submissions

The idea behind unconference is that discussion topics emerge throughout the conference day and any participant can propose a topic for group discussion. At the end of day 1 The ESCom Chair’s will take into account all proposals and will help facilitate agenda setting for day 2. Advance submitted topics will be advertised throughout and discussed at the end of the first day.

If you would like to submit a topic in advance please send these toinfo@escom.scot